Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging…
Egbin Power Clinches 2024 Sustainable Company of the Year Award – Reaffirms Industry Leadership
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its industry leadership by winning the Sustainable Development Company of the Year award at the 2024 Energy Times Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Egbin’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and…
LAWMA Intensifies Enforcement; Expands Recycling Initiatives for Effective Waste Management
…says “No tolerance for environmental infractions” The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reinforced its commitment to tackling indiscriminate waste disposal across the state, adopting a two-pronged approach of strict enforcement and innovative waste management solutions. The agency has vowed…
Land, Youth and Conservation: Securing Africa’s Forests and Wetlands For The Future
By Christopher Burke Africa’s forests and wetlands are under increasing pressure as rural-urban migration accelerates, driven by economic challenges, social aspirations and environmental stress. The expansion of cities, unregulated land use and agricultural encroachment are depleting these critical ecosystems, exacerbating…
SANWO-OLU: LAGOS TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to continually foster environmental resilience through collaboration and innovation for environmental sustainability. The Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Art Exhibition and Symposium titled: “the Intersecting Worlds of…
Wildlife Day: Wild Africa says Investment in Conservation Needed To Protect Nigeria’s Iconic Species
Wild Africa, a Wildlife Conservation Organisation, says Nigeria’s iconic species need robust investment in conservation to protect them. This is contained in a statement signed by Festus Iyorah, Nigeria’s Representative, Wild Africa, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2025…
AWAMN Tasks Stakeholders on Circular Economy for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged stakeholders in the waste management value chain to key into the doctrine of circular economy for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President of AWAMN made the call at…
CAHOSCC: Nigeria’s Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Action
At the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), hosted by the Kenyan Government, Nigeria presented its ongoing efforts to combat climate change. The Honorable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal,…
Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls for Pangolin Protection, Stronger Legislation Against Wildlife Crime
Wild Africa has urged for the protection of pangolins from extinction and increased support for legislative efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, Festus Iyorah, Wild Africa’s Nigeria Representative, emphasized the urgent need to…
